French as a foreign language (FLE) programmes

What is an intensive short course ?
These short courses aim to reinforce French language skills at a predefined level thanks to the intensive rhythm of 30 hours spread over 2 weeks.
French as a Foreign Language (FLE) intensive short courses are organised twice a year :

• In September (before the beginning of the first semester).
• In January (before the beginning of the second semester).
   

What intensive short courses are available ?
There are two types of intensive short courses :  
•    A French for general purposes course completed in 30 hours over 2 weeks: 3 hours a day, in the morning or the afternoon, for all levels.
•    A French for academic purposes course completed in 30 hours over 2 weeks: 3 hours a day, in the morning or the afternoon, for B2 and C1 levels.
Find more information about intensive short courses, prices, schedules and the registration process on the online platform of the Office of foreign languages (SIAL)  (click on « connexion anonyme”).

What is a semester-based course ?
Semester-based courses follow a 13-week cycle which amounts to one semester. There are courses for all levels and on a wide range of topics, from phonetics to creative writing. These courses are organised twice a year:

• From September to December (first semester).
• From January to May (second semester).

What semester-based courses are available ?
There are many different courses, designed for all levels. Classes are taught in person, online or both. Semester-based courses are divided into five categories:

• Intensive French for General Purposes (Français Général Intensif – FGI).
• French for General Purposes (Français Général – FG).
• French for Academic Purposes (Français sur Objectifs Universitaires – FOU).
• French for Specific Purposes (Français sur Objectifs Spécifiques – FOS).
• French as a Second Language (Français Langue Seconde – FLS).

Find more information about semester-based courses, prices, schedules and the registration process on the online platform of the Office of foreign languages (SIAL)  (click on « connexion anonyme”).

What is a university degree of French as a foreign language ?
University degrees of French as a foreign language are open to all audiences listed above, and are especially targeted towards a professional audience, within the framework of continuing education. These certifications testify to a CEFR B2 or C1 level in French. These degrees are completed in 13 weeks (the duration of an academic semester) and require 18 hours of work each week.

They allow you to acquire essential language skills, as well as academic French skills, which will enable you to study at a French-speaking university.

Two university degrees are available :

• An online degree programme in French as a foreign language – French for academic purposes, CEFR B2
• An online degree programme in French as a foreign language – French for academic purposes, CEFR C1 (2 specialisations are available: sciences OR humanities and social sciences)

These degrees are distance-learning degrees and take place twice a year :

• From September to December (first semester).
• From January to May (second semester).

What are the registration requirements ?

• To enrol in the B2 degree programme, you need to prove you have a CEFR B1 level. The following proofs of language proficiency are accepted: the French baccalauréat; OR an equivalent academic qualification validated by the ENIC-NARIC centre; OR a French language certification (SELFEE-Sorbonne B1 or DELF B1 only).
• To enrol in the C1 degree programme, you need to prove you have a CEFR B2 level.The following proofs of language proficiency are accepted: the French baccalauréat ; OR an equivalent academic qualification validated by the ENIC-NARIC centre; OR a French language certification (SELFEE-Sorbonne B2 or DELF B2 only).

Find more information about university degrees of FLE, prices, schedules and the registration process on the online platform of the Office of foreign languages (SIAL)  (click on « connexion anonyme”)

What are preparatory courses for French as a Foreign Language certifications ?
These French langue courses allow you to meet the expectations of internationally-recognised certifications and to prepare for examinations.
The courses are entirely online and are organised twice a year :

• From September to December (first semester).
• From January to May (second semester).

Please note that the Office of foreign languages is not an examination centre. In order to register for an examination, you need to contact the Office of French language examinations for foreign students (SELFEE Sorbonne), which is in charge of French language certifications.

What preparatory courses are available ?
Depending on your level and your goals, you can register for courses offering preparation for the following French language certifications:

• DELF B2
• DALF C1
• SELFEE B2
• SELFEE C2

Find more information about preparatory courses for FLE certifications, prices, schedules and the registration process on the online platform of the Office of foreign languages (SIAL)  (click on « connexion anonyme”).